Best 7 Gumdrop Cereal Bars Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors and textures with our irresistible Gumdrop Cereal Bars! These delightful treats are a harmonious blend of sweet, chewy gumdrops, crunchy cereal, and a hint of salty butter, all held together by a gooey marshmallow mixture. Perfect for a quick breakfast, a satisfying snack, or a sweet ending to a meal, these cereal bars are sure to tantalize your taste buds and bring a smile to your face. With just a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you can whip up a batch of these irresistible bars in no time. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create these delectable treats that will become a fast favorite for the whole family.

Let's cook with our recipes!

GUMDROP BARS



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This makes a festive, holiday bar cookie. Posted in response to a request, I have not tried this recipe. Times are estimates.

Provided by Connie K

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 50m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 eggs
1 tablespoon cold water
2 cups brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 cup gumdrop, cut up (omitting black gumdrops)
2 cups flour

Steps:

  • Beat eggs lightly; Add water gradually; Beat in sugar.
  • Dredge nuts and gumdrops with 1 tablespoon flour.
  • Sift dry ingredients and add to egg mixture; Fold in nuts and gumdrops.
  • Put into 9 x 13 inch pan which has been lined with oiled wax paper; Bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes.
  • Cool only slightly, take from pan and remove wax paper.
  • Cut into bars; Dredge with powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.2, Fat 2.6, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 35.2, Sodium 46.6, Carbohydrate 33.8, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 22.3, Protein 2.3

HOMEMADE GUMDROPS



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Your friends and family will remember these chewy, fruity candies long after they've licked the last bit of sugar off their fingers! They're a great gift any time of year. -Christin Holt, Kingsburg, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield About 1-3/4 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2-1/2 cups sugar, divided
1-1/3 cups applesauce
2 packages (3 ounces each) red or green gelatin
2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine 2 cups sugar, applesauce, red or green gelatin, unflavored gelatin and lemon juice; let stand for 1 minute. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil for 1 minute. Immediately pour into a cold 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Refrigerate for 3 hours or until firm., With a spatula, loosen gelatin from sides of pan. To remove, invert onto waxed paper. Using kitchen scissors or small sharp cookie cutters dipped on hot water, cut into 1-in. squares or shapes. , Place on waxed paper. Dry at room temperature for about 8 hours or until slightly sticky. Roll in remaining sugar. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 35 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 3mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

HOMEMADE GUMDROPS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 4h25m

Yield 75 gumdrops

Number Of Ingredients 5

Two 1/4-ounce envelopes unflavored gelatin
3/4 cup granulated sugar, plus more for coating
One 3-ounce package cherry-flavored gelatin
Granulated red sugar, for coating
Coarse white sugar, for coating

Steps:

  • Sprinkle the unflavored gelatin over 1/2 cup water to soften; set aside.
  • Put the granulated sugar and 1/2 cup water in a saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Simmer for 5 minutes. Add the cherry-flavored gelatin to the pan, followed by the softened unflavored gelatin. Stir and remove from the heat. Continue stirring until the gelatins are dissolved, 1 to 2 minutes. Strain into a measuring cup and let cool for 5 minutes; it will be warm but not yet set. Pour the liquid into the molds. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Remove the gumdrops from the molds and place onto wax paper. Coat some in granulated red sugar, some in granulated white sugar and some in coarse white sugar; return to the wax paper. Store in a cool dry place until ready to eat.

GUMDROP COOKIE BARS



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Sweet orange icing covers these chewy cookie bars that are made with gumdrops and pecans - a flavorful dessert.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups packed brown sugar
4 eggs, separated
2 tablespoons water
1 cup assorted colors small gumdrops, chopped
1 cup chopped pecans
2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1/4 cup orange juice

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In medium bowl, mix flour, cinnamon and salt; set aside. In large bowl, beat brown sugar and egg yolks until well blended. Gradually add two-thirds of the flour mixture alternately with water, stirring well after each addition. Add gumdrops and pecans to remaining flour mixture; stir to coat well. Set aside.
  • In small bowl, beat egg whites with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Fold into batter alternately with reserved gumdrop mixture. Spread batter in pan.
  • Bake 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on cooling rack.
  • In medium bowl, beat powdered sugar, melted butter, orange peel and orange juice until well blended. Spread over bars. Let stand until set. Cut into 8 rows by 6 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 21 g, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 30 mg

GUMDROP COOKIES



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These fun cookies are chock-full of chewy gumdrops. I use red and green ones at Christmas, black and orange for Halloween and pastel shades for Easter. I've made this recipe for years and find that kids really get a kick out of the cookies with a candy surprise inside! -Carolyn Stromberg, Wever, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup shortening
1 cup sugar, divided
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped fruit-flavored or spiced gumdrops
2 large egg whites

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cream shortening and 3/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in almond extract. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in gumdrops. , In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Fold into dough., Drop by level tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake until golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Cool 1 minute before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 39mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

HOMEMADE GUMDROPS



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It's super easy to make your own sweet and chewy gumdrops. Experiment with flavors to create tastes that are uniquely yours.

Provided by Stephanie Wise

Categories     Dessert

Time 9h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup cold water
3/4 cup water
2 cups sugar
Food color
Flavored extract
Additional sugar

Steps:

  • Lightly spray candy molds or miniature muffin cups with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, sprinkle gelatin on 1/2 cup cold water; set aside.
  • In small saucepan, heat 3/4 cup water and 2 cups sugar to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 5 minutes until sugar is dissolved and mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat; carefully add to gelatin mixture, stirring until gelatin is dissolved.
  • Divide mixture into 4 small bowls (or more, depending on how many colors/flavors you want). Tint each bowl with 4 to 5 drops food color, then stir in 1/2 teaspoon extract. Carefully spoon mixture into molds. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight until set.
  • Carefully remove gumdrops from molds, using a butter knife as needed to coax gumdrops from molds. Roll gumdrops in sugar; place on waxed paper. Let stand at room temperature 24 hours to crystallize slightly. Store tightly covered at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

QUICK & EASY GUMDROPS



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These homemade candies are softer than store-bought. They've got that classic, fun appeal that people really love. -Leah Rekau, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 64 pieces (1 pound).

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup plus 3/4 cup water, divided
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon raspberry extract
Red food coloring
Additional sugar

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup water; let stand 5 minutes. In a small saucepan, bring sugar and remaining water to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Add gelatin; reduce heat. Simmer 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; stir in extract and food coloring as desired., Pour into a greased 8-in. square pan. Refrigerate, covered, 3 hours or until firm., Loosen edges of candy from pan with a knife; turn onto a sugared work surface. Cut into 1-in squares; roll in sugar. Let stand, uncovered, at room temperature until all sides are dry, turning every hour, 3-4 hours. Store between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 19 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Tips:

  • For a chewier bar, use more cereal and less butter.
  • If you want a gooier bar, use more butter and less cereal.
  • Be sure to press the cereal mixture firmly into the pan so that the bars hold together well.
  • If you don't have a 9x13 inch pan, you can use a different size pan, but you may need to adjust the baking time.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them into squares.

Conclusion:

Gumdrop cereal bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They're made with just a few simple ingredients and can be customized to your liking. Whether you prefer chewy or gooey bars, or you want to add your favorite mix-ins, these bars are sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give gumdrop cereal bars a try!

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